A true story that proves a little determination goes a very, very long way.

tarring: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton, Dan Flannery, Everett McGill, Bill McCallum, Jane Galloway Heitz

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"The worst part of being old is remembering when you was young." - Alvin Straight

Why watch this? Sometimes, when you can't do what you used to, you do what you can.

Plot Summary: 73-year-old Alvin Straight learns that his estranged brother, Lyle, is gravely ill after suffering a stroke. Determined to reconcile before it's too late, Alvin, who is unable to drive due to poor eyesight and physical limitations, embarks on a journey from Iowa to Wisconsin on his riding lawnmower.

Dad's Preview: A kind old gentleman, Alvin, starts to realize that he's only got so much time left on earth. He decides to go see his estranged brother driving on his John Deere riding lawnmower. It's slow going, but this back-road trek is filled with a lot of inspiration, and beautiful American heartland scenery. Richard Farnsworth was a life-long character actor who starred in many films. This is a poignant swan song for his great acting career.

Asymmetrical Prod., Canal+, FilmFour, Ciby 2000, Le Studio Canal+;
Buena Vista Pictures Dist.